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Anterior

Anterior Definition In botany, anterior refers to the front or outward-facing part of a plant structure, typically in relation to an axis, point of attachment,...

Annual

Annual Definition An annual is a plant that completes its entire life cycle—germination, vegetative growth, flowering, seed production, and death—within a single growing season. Annuals...

Anbury (Clubroot)

Anbury (Clubroot) Overview Scientific Name: Plasmodiophora brassicae (causal organism)Common Name: Anbury, ClubrootType: Soil-borne disease affecting brassicasAffected Plants: Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips, radishes, and...

Alpha-Naphthalene Acetic Acid

Alpha-Naphthalene Acetic Acid Overview Chemical Name: Alpha-Naphthalene Acetic Acid (α-NAA)Common Name: Naphthylacetic acid, NAAType: Synthetic plant hormone (auxin)Use in Horticulture: Rooting hormone, fruit thinning agent,...

Ammonium Polysulphide

Got it! Here’s the revised entry with sulphur instead of sulfur: Ammonium Polysulphide Overview Chemical Name: Ammonium polysulphide (NH₄)₂SₓCommon Name: Ammonium polysulphide solutionType: Inorganic compoundUse in Horticulture:...

Breaking

Deck the halls at Dobbies’ Christmas Launch Weekend

Christmas has come early as Dobbies Garden Centres kicks...

Six Guinness World Records awarded in CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Competition at Malvern Autumn Show

Malvern Autumn Show, in association with Westons, will welcome...

The Greenfingers Charity opens new garden at Chestnut Tree House Hospice in Arundel

The Greenfingers Charity is delighted to announce the official...